Sauk Rapids' new mayor has officially been sworn-in. Kurt Hunstiger took the oath of office during Monday night's city council meeting. He says getting the field house project moving forward again is a top priority for him this year.

Sauk Rapids has a day filled with Christmas-themed activities Saturday. The 9th annual Sauk Rapids "Holiday Parade of Lights & Family Fun Day" starts with kids bingo is at the VFW from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be there from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m.

Sauk Rapids residents interested in joining the city council can apply to be appointed. During Monday night's meeting, the council decided to accept letters of interest from residents to fill the remaining two years of council member Kurt Hunstiger's seat.